, 1887-02-05

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The French newspapers publish NJ. de
Freycineps praise of General BOulanger
and his declaration that it is absolutely
necessary to support him.
The Vienna "Tagblatt" declares that the
Kaiser will see the end of the French
danger before his death.
The German Kaiser has reminded the
President Of the Landtag that once before
the differences with the Parliamentary
majority were only ended by foreign
war.
NJ. Depretis, the Italian Premier, has
acknowledged the almost humiliation Of
the Italian Expedition in AbysSinia.
The cities on the American lakes are
alarmed at their defencaless condition,
while the Canadian canals enable the
British gunbOatS to securely enter.
London, February 2nd.-Sngar in stock
on the Goth ultimo was 1917 900 tons. Last
year 285,00O.
New York, February 3rd.-A better tone
prevails on the money markets. The
alleged panics were caused by specializing
journalists.
The newspapers are full Of rumours Of
impending war.
The relations between France and Ger
many seem to be strained to the utter
most.
Germany considers General Boulanger
the embodiment of the idea of revenge,
and France is unwilling to abandon such
a brilliant administrator.
The "Temps" refuses to regard the
situation as serious, and declares that the
rumour are a mere electoral dodge TO
help Imperialism against Parliamentary
ism.
London news states that the Rt. Hon.
w. II. Smith has offered Lord Randolph
Churchill to submit the war estimates to u
special committee.
The Liberals are pleased with the mode
rate tone Of MIR. ParnelPs amendment to
the address.
The Marquis of Harrington, speaking at
Newcastle, said he approves Of Mr..
Goschen Joining the Cabinet. He ~criticiz-
ed Lord Randolph ChurchiIPS resignation
as weakening the cause Of the Unionists,
adding that large expenditure was not
always extravaganza. He doubted the
success of the round table conference.
1t is announced that Telephone commu-
nicatiOn has been successfully established
between Paris aud Brussels. President
Gr6vy and King Leopold conversed over
the line.
The Hamburg American Steamship
Company have made a contract with
ArmatrOngs of Newcastle for two steamerS
for the West Indian trade.
New York, February 4th.-The Chicago
pork market is excited.
Archbishop C0rrigan Of New York has
sailed for the Bahamas on a pastoral visi-
tatiOn.
The recent attacks made by the German
press have increased General BONlanger'S
popularity. In France it is recognized
that Prince Bismarck needs nothing more
than imprudent irritation.
On the European BourseS the widest
kind of speculative excitement prevails.
There are rumOurs and contradictions
innumerable, but the reduction of the
Bank rate would indicate that nothing
serious is anticipated.
It is stated that the Limerick munich
pality have refused to join the Jubilee of
the Queen ON the ground that Her
Majesty has not subscribed to Irish
charities.
Mr.. Parnell is suffering from Brights
disease. Mr.. Healy will probably succeed
him as Leader OF the Irish Party.
Mr.. Chamberlain had an hours confer
ence with the Marquis of Salisbury yester-
day on the question Of extending the
AShbOurne Purchase Act.
The brewery firm of Allsopp of Burton
on Trent have published a prospectus for q